2025 Shine Global Resilience Awards

Short Films about Children's Resilience

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Rise
On the outskirts of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, a fearless young boy surviving on a rubbish dump convinces a withdrawn boxing coach to train him, discovering that true strength isn’t in his fists, but in facing the fear that’s defined his life.
Éiru
When the water disappears from the well in a warrior clan’s village, an intrepid child descends into the belly of the earth to retrieve it.
Single Residence Occupancy
A Chinese immigrant living in a Single Residence Occupancy apartment receives news that her family's application for better housing is denied, and grapples with how to share the news with her children.
When Big People Lie
Eight-year-old Elvis’ world begins to sink when his mother marries an immigrant stranger for money.
In Case You Forgot
A high school senior receives a letter from his fifth-grade self.
Live Q&A with Filmmakers Tuesday, December 2nd at 12pmPT/3pmET
Watch the film on your own time, then join us for the live virtual Q&A with the filmmakers on Tuesday, December 2nd at 12pmPT/3pmET
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Shine Global presents a selection of award-winning short films highlighting children's resilience.


  • Rise is the 2025 Resilience Awards Short Film Winner presented with Indy Shorts International Film Festival
  • In Case You Forgot is the 2025 Resilience Awards Young Filmmaker Winner presented with Montclair Film
  • Éiru, Single Residence Occupancy, and When Big People Lie are all 2025 Shine Global short film prize finalists


Watch the films on your own time, then join us for the live virtual Q&A with the filmmakers on Tuesday, December 2nd at 12pmPT/3pmET

In Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, a defiant young boy surviving on a rubbish dump latches onto a withdrawn boxing coach. As their bond grows, he learns that real strength comes not from fighting others, but from finding courage within. RISE is a powerful story of resilience and hope.


  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    22 minutes
  • Language
    English, Ndebele, Shona
  • Country
    Zimbabwe
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Awards
    2025 Shine Global Resilience Awards Short Film Prize Winner
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  • Director
    Jessica J. Rowlands
  • Producer
    Joe Njagu
  • Executive Producer
    Misan Harriman, Tongayi Chirisa, Tobias Mupfuti, Elizabeth Morse Gilcreast, Barbara Lettieri
  • Cast
    Tongayi Chirisa, Sikhanyiso Ngwenya, Kelvin Taliana, Cilemeko Tickey Mudenda, Prudence Mubaiwa
  • Cinematographer
    Jacques Naudé
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